Projectile point · Late Prehistoric
Bonham
900–1300 CE, Caddo
Bonham is a Late Prehistoric arrow point of north-central and northeast Texas and southern Oklahoma, named for Bonham, Texas, and dated to about 900–1300 CE. It is associated with the Sanders and related Caddo-influenced phases of the Red River. It is one of the more common arrow points in Red River collections.
| Object | Projectile point |
|---|---|
| Dates | 900–1300 CE |
| Period | Late Prehistoric |
| Cultures | Caddo |
| Regions | North America — Great Plains, North America — Southeast |
Diagnostic traits
Small, thin arrow point with a long triangular blade, square to slightly barbed shoulders and a narrow straight parallel-sided stem with a straight base.
Identification
Bonham's narrow straight stem separates it from Alba's bulbous stem and Scallorn's expanding stem; Perdiz has a contracting stem. Cliffton is a crude contracting-stem form. Serrated examples are sometimes called Bonham-Alba.
Reproductions and fakes
Reproduced with the other Caddo arrow points; look for patina and worn edges.
Cite this article
Stratum Strata. "Bonham" (Artifact type). Stratum Strata pack 2026.09, as of 2026-09-21. https://stratum.black/strata/types/bonham. Accessed 2026-09-21.
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